Dali Old Town Tour with Xizhou & Zhoucheng
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After Breakfast, transfer to visit the Morning Market at Xizhou Town, at its peak time, when the locals, in traditional clothes, are busy with their business, selling all kinds of foods and foods. It is a great place for you to know more about Bai ethnic culture and get close to their life style. Next spot is the hometown of Tie-dyeing art – Zhongcheng Village, situated at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, 30km north of Butterfly Spring, Dali. It is the largest Bai Minority village in Yunnan. 7,571 inhabitants from 1,470 families living harmoniously in the square shape town with row upon row of houses. You will observe and learn the process of tie-dyeing in local family.
After that, transfer to visit the Bai people's Residential Houses at Xizhou Town, the typical town with Bai's characters. The houses here are decorated with woodcarvings, colored patterns, marbles and wash drawings, which represents the masterpieces of Bai's architecture. The last spot is Erhai Lake, with an altitude of 1972 meters above sea level, Erhai Lake is a beautiful highland lake of Yunnan Province and one of the seven largest fresh water lakes in China. As it shapes like an ear, and wave like a sea, the locals named it 'Erhai' - Ear Sea in Chinese language.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY
- Boating at Erhai Lake – There are long-route cruise ship and short-route cruise ship options, serving in different routes. The cruise itinerary may be adjusted according to season, weather and number of travelers.
Meal: B, L
This morning, led by your local guide to explore Dali Old Town, located between Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain, Dali old town is 13 km away from Xiaguan, the new urban area. Right here traveleres can experience the relaxing atmosphere and laid-back pace of life. After that, transfer to visit next spot - Three Pagodas, a couple of kilometers northwest of Dali old town, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are the oldest standing structures in Yunnan, which has become the emblem of Dali. The tallest of the three, Qianxun Pagoda, has 16 tiers that reach a height of 69.13 meters. It was first built in the period 824 - 839 in the Tang Dynasty. It is flanked by two smaller 10-tierd pagodas, which are 42.19 meters each.
According to your flight or rail schedule, transfer to airport /railway station on time and move to your next destination. Your 3-day Dali highlight tour ends.
Meal: B, L